| elevation: |
8,167 metres (26,794 feet) |
| location: |
Dhawalagiri, Nepal |
| range: |
Himalaya |
| coordinates: |
28°42' N 83°30' E |
| first ascent: |
May 13, 1960 by Kurt Diemberger, Peter Diener, Ernst Forrer, Albin Schelbert,
Nyima Dorji and Nawang Dorji |
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Dhaulagiri is the seventh highest mountain and is located in
the Annapurna mountain range of the Himalaya of north central Nepal. Dhaulagiri
means "White Mountain".
After its discovery in 1808 by the western world, Dhaulagiri became known as
the highest mountain in the world. This lasted for 30 years before being usurped
by Kangchenjunga.
Dhaulagiri was first climbed on May 13, 1960 by Kurt Diemberger, Peter Diener,
Ernst Forrer, Albin Schelbert, Nyima Dorji and Nawang Dorji of a Swiss/Austrian
expedition. This was also the first Himalayan climb supported by an airplane
which also crashed during the approach. The airplane, a Pilatus PC-6, was later
abandoned on the mountain.
Celebrating the 50th Anniversary of the First Ascent of Mt. DhaulagiriNepal Traveller Jun 13 2010 3:35PM GMT
Chinese climber dead, two missing during Dhaulagiri ascentMalaysia News.net May 17 2010 7:31AM GMT
3 Chinese climbers die in Mt.Dhaulagiri, 2 return Katmandu, NepalPeople's Daily Online May 17 2010 4:24AM GMT
Chinese climber dies while climbing Mt. DhaulagiriCHINAdaily May 15 2010 8:12AM GMT
Chinese climber dies while climbing Mt. Dhaulagiri 2010-05-15 16:02CHINAdaily May 15 2010 8:12AM GMT
Chinese climber dies in DhaulagiriPeople's Daily Online May 15 2010 8:25AM GMT
Chinese climber dies after summiting Mt. DhaulagiriManila News.Net May 15 2010 8:59AM GMT
Mountain climber to mark 1st ascent of Dhaulagiri in Nepal (2)People's Daily Online May 14 2010 5:21AM GMT
Mountain climber to mark 1st ascent of Dhaulagiri in NepalPeople's Daily Online May 14 2010 4:23AM GMT
Mountain climber to mark 1st ascent of Dhaulagiri in Nepal (2)People's Daily Online May 14 2010 4:23AM GMT
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